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SLATER HOSTS “THAT OUGHT TO BE A LAW” DAY FOR CROMPOND ELEMENTARY FIFTH GRADERS
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) with fifth-grade students at Crompond Elementary on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) visited with fifth-grade students at Crompond Elementary School on Wednesday, Nov. 12 as part of the school’s “That Ought to Be a Law Day,” an interactive civics lesson designed to introduce young people to the workings of state government. “I was so impressed by the students’ awareness of the issues of the day and came up with
Nov 18, 20251 min read


SLATER RECOGNIZES LOCAL VETERANS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE AT ANNUAL HALL OF FAME EVENT
L-R: John Martinez (Putnam Valley), Nils Mockler, Donald King (Yorktown), Harry Sherblom (Southeast), James McCarthy (Patterson), Roland H. Ciofrone (Somers), Dennis J. Fernandez (Carmel), Assemblyman Matt Slater. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined veterans, their families, community members and town supervisors for his annual Veterans Hall of Fame event on Saturday, Nov. 15. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments, bravery and dedication of the local men and w
Nov 17, 20253 min read


SLATER CELEBRATES RADOVICH & DEAN MUSIC’S INCLUSION ON THE HISTORIC BUSINESS PRESERVATION REGISTRY
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) pictured at the induction celebration on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to Radovich & Dean Music in Carmel on Nov. 6, celebrating the store’s induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry following his nomination. Radovich & Dean Music is a family-owned and operated business and has been serving the Hudson Valley since 1973. The
Nov 6, 20252 min read


SLATER, HARCKHAM ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF ROUTE 52 PAVING PROJECT
Assemblyman Matt Slater, Kent Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson and Sen. Pete Harckham on Route 52. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Sen. Pete Harckham (D,WF-40th Senate District) are happy to announce the completion of the long-awaited Route 52 resurfacing project in the towns of Kent and Carmel. The project was made possible through $3.6 million in state funding secured by the state legislators in partnership with local leaders, who have long advocated for increased
Oct 30, 20252 min read


SLATER HONORED BY PUTNAM SPCA FOR ADVOCACY AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY
L-R: Putnam County Sgt. Elizabeth Rossi, Putnam County Deputy Claire Pierson, Eric Gross, Assemblyman Matt Slater, SPCA Chief Ken Ross II and SPCA detective Sgt. Ken Ross III pictured at the SPCA Evening for Celebration. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) was honored this past weekend by the Putnam County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) during its annual Evening for Celebration held at the Putnam Golf Course ballroom in Mahopac. The event recognize
Oct 27, 20252 min read


SLATER / HARCKHAM CALL FOR IN-PERSON LOCAL HEARINGS ON NYSEG RATE HIKES
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and New York State Sen. Pete Harckham have called on the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to hold in-person hearings in their respective legislative districts on the proposed New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) rate hikes, which exceed 35% or about 10 times annual inflation. “We respectfully request that the New York State Public Service Commission hold at least one and hopefully several in-person public hearings in nor
Oct 26, 20252 min read


SLATER ANNOUNCES $50,000 STATE GRANT TO PRESERVE SOMERS’ HISTORIC WRIGHT-REIS HOMESTEAD
L-R: Deputy Town Supervisor Mike Coughlin, Assemblyman Matt Slater, Supervisor Robert Scorrano, maintenance mechanic Martin Gnip, Parks Superintendent Steve Ralston and Assistant Parks Superintendent Andrew Johnson pictured at the Wright-Reis Homestead Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is proud to announce that the Town of Somers has been awarded $50,000 through the 2024 Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology Program to refurbish and preserve the W
Oct 23, 20252 min read


ASSEMBLYMAN SLATER BRINGS RESOURCE FAIR TO PUTNAM COUNTY SENIORS
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) pictured with an attendee at the Putnam senior resource fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. As part of his biannual effort to connect seniors with essential services, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hosted his third annual Putnam County Senior Resource Fair last week. The event followed last month’s successful Westchester County fair and brought together elder-care attorneys, Medicare specialists, assisted-living facilities, telehealt
Oct 21, 20252 min read


SLATER, ROLISON PUSH TO EXTEND SHELTER STAYS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
The current 180-day cap on shelter stays, coupled with New York’s ongoing housing crisis, leaves many survivors with nowhere safe to go once time runs out L-R: Brianna Adams, PNWWRC Associate Executive Director Jessica Grainger, Julia Papanicolaou, PNWWRC Executive Director Piaget Solpiaget, Sen. Rob Rolison, Pat McKim, Assemblyman Matt Slater, Terri Balmer, Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Jacqueline Annabi and Judy Margiotta pictured at Putnam Valley Town Hall. Assemblyman Mat
Oct 21, 20253 min read


SLATER, TOMPKINS BANK WORK TO CLOSE NEW YORK’S FINANCIAL LITERACY GAP
Tyreik Brown, Julie Stellini, Kristen O’Keeffe, Assemblyman Matt Slater. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) hosted a Financial Literacy Workshop in partnership with Tompkins Bank on Wednesday, Oct.15, at the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services in Carmel. The event helped residents strengthen their understanding of personal finance, including banking, budgeting and fraud prevention, providing attendees with practical tools and guidance to build financial security. “
Oct 19, 20252 min read


SLATER BRINGS 40+ ORGANIZATIONS TOGETHER TO SUPPORT LOCAL SENIORS
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) pictured with attendees at the senior resource fair on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. Assemblyman Matt...
Sep 29, 20252 min read


SLATER, HARCKHAM ‘PURPLE HEART TRAIL’ HIGHWAY LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and New York state Sen. Pete Harckham announced today that their legislation designating a portion...
Sep 28, 20252 min read


SLATER ANNOUNCES NEXT STEPS IN HISTORIC SALES-TAX-SHARING PLAN
Distribution to towns and villages will begin December 1, delivering tax relief and critical infrastructure investments Assemblyman Matt...
Sep 25, 20253 min read


SLATER, ELECTED OFFICIALS CALL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO HOLD IN-PERSON PUBLIC HEARINGS IN HUDSON VALLEY
First scheduled hearing is 296 miles away from Hudson Valley residents affected by NYSEG’s proposed rate hike L-R: Ed Lachterman...
Sep 23, 20256 min read


100 POUNDS OF MEDICATION SAFELY COLLECTED AT SLATER’S SHED THE MEDS EVENT
Third annual event encouraged Yorktown residents to safely dispose of unused prescriptions amid opioid epidemic Assemblyman Matt Slater...
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Slater, Harckham Bill Honoring Jake Arcara with Route 118 Designation Signed into Law
Arcara, a Yorktown highway department worker, tragically lost his life three years ago after being struck by a vehicle in a work zone...
Sep 16, 20253 min read


SLATER TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL SENIOR RESOURCE FAIRS IN WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) speaking with seniors at his 2024 Senior Resource Fair in Yorktown Heights. Assemblyman Matt...
Sep 8, 20251 min read


SLATER, YORKTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT INVITE RESIDENTS TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF MEDICATIONS AT UPCOMING SHED THE MEDS EVENT
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) pictured at last year’s Shed the Meds event. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) will host a...
Sep 7, 20252 min read


SLATER ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM IN ALL NEW YORK SCHOOLS
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) pictured with local school leaders, superintendents, elected officials and organizations working...
Aug 27, 20254 min read


SLATER DEMANDS CRACKDOWN ON CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY ELECTION INTERFERENCE FOLLOWING NEW YORK TIMES EXPOSÉ
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), ranking member of the Assembly Election Law Committee, today issued a rebuke of New York’s...
Aug 25, 20252 min read
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